The Unlv Student Parking Crisis,
2018
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Unlv Student Parking Crisis, Jason Kyle De Lara, Joshua Ramos, Amanuel Ketebo, Michael Murphy
Math 365 Class Projects
It is often a struggle for students to find parking on the UNLV campus. Some have related it to finding a needle in a haystack. The number of students attending UNLV has steadily increased overtime. It is possible in the future there may be more students trying to find parking then there are parking stalls. If students are paying for parking permits it is expected that they have a place to park.
City Of Faith Vertical File Finding Aid,
2018
Oral Roberts University
City Of Faith Vertical File Finding Aid, Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University
City of Faith
A finding aid for the City of Faith file in the Holy Spirit Vertical File located in the Holy Spirit Research Center at Oral Roberts University.
Method For Radon Measurement In Residential
Sewer Connections,
2018
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Method For Radon Measurement In Residential Sewer Connections, David Yuill
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
Radon gas is the most deadly indoor air pollutant. In the US, it is responsible for over 20,000 deaths per year. Residential exposure is typically the largest portion of a person’s annual exposure, so a great deal of research has been done to understand the pathways that radon can follow to enter a house. Since radon emanates from the ground, it is present in high concentration in soil gas. Recent research on the vapor intrusion of volatile organic compounds from subsurface sources into a test house concluded that the sewer line is an important preferential pathway. Despite the potential for …
Localized Indoor Temperature Estimation Using
Smartphone And Laptop Internal Sensors,
2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Localized Indoor Temperature Estimation Using Smartphone And Laptop Internal Sensors, Mostafa Rafaie, Mehari Tesfay, Fadi Alsaleem
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
This paper investigates a mechanism in which indoor air temperature can be predicted using the temperature sensor on the battery and the CPU of smartphones or laptops, where data is easily accessible and ubiquitous. As a case study, several machine-learning methods were used to build models from a laptop data and the measured surrounding air temperature. The effects of the machine learning type and input feature size (by including other parameters such as CPU processing usage and battery charge percentage) on the model accuracy were investigated. The goal is to determine a set of feature combinations that can be used …
Comfort-Based Optimal Temperature Setpoint
Calculation,
2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Comfort-Based Optimal Temperature Setpoint Calculation, Andrew Holthaus, Mostafa Rafaie, Fadi Alsaleem
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
General practice in current building HVAC control is to select building temperature setpoints that comply with ASHRAE Standard 55. By meeting this standard, based on the PMV comfort model, 80% of building occupants should be satisfied with their thermal environment. However, unfortunately, this is rarely the case. One possible reason for this is the variation in occupant activity and clothing that are usually assumed default values using this standard. In this work, we present an iterative-based algorithm to solve this problem. The algorithm solves the PMV inverse model equation to determine the optimal temperature setpoint while inferring human activity level …
Sdnet2018: An Annotated Image Data Set For Non-Contact Concrete Crack Detection Using Deep
Convolutional Neural Networks,
2018
Utah State University
Sdnet2018: An Annotated Image Data Set For Non-Contact Concrete Crack Detection Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Sattar Dorafshan, Robert J. Thomas, Marc Maguire
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
SDNET2018 is an annotated image data set for training, validation, and benchmarking of artificial intelligence based crack detection algorithms for concrete. SDNET2018 contains over 56,000 images of cracked and non-cracked concrete bridge decks, walls, and pavements. The dataset includes cracks as narrow as 0.06 mm and as wide as 25 mm. The data set also includes images with a variety of obstructions, including shadows, surface roughness, scaling, edges, holes, and background debris. SDNET2018 will be useful for the continued development of concrete crack detection algorithms based on deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs), which are a subject of continued research in …
Effects Of Fire On Wood Frame Construction,
2018
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Effects Of Fire On Wood Frame Construction, Jacqueline Rock, Olivia Pepe-Phelps
Architectural Engineering
No abstract provided.
Evaluation The Effect Of Washing On The Heat
Transfer Capacity And Air-Side Flow Resistance Of
Air Cooled Condensers,
2018
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Evaluation The Effect Of Washing On The Heat Transfer Capacity And Air-Side Flow Resistance Of Air Cooled Condensers, Mehdi Mehrabi, David Yuill
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
17th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue, July 9-12, 2018
Infrared Thermography For Weld Inspection:
Feasibility And Application,
2018
Utah State University
Infrared Thermography For Weld Inspection: Feasibility And Application, Sattar Dorafshan, Marc Maguire, William Collins
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
Traditional ultrasonic testing (UT) techniques have been widely used to detect surface and sub-surface defects of welds. UT inspection is a contact method which burdens the manufacturer by storing hot specimens for inspection when the material is cool. Additionally, UT is only valid for 5 mm specimens or thicker and requires a highly skilled operator to perform the inspections and interpret the signals. Infrared thermography (IRT) has the potential to be implemented for weld inspections due to its non-contact nature. In this study, the feasibility of using IRT to overcome the limitations of UT inspection is investigated to detect inclusion, …
Hvac System Remote Monitoring
And Diagnosis Of Refrigerant Line
Obstruction,
2018
Troy, OH
Hvac System Remote Monitoring And Diagnosis Of Refrigerant Line Obstruction, Fadi M. Alsaleem
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Faculty Publications
A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system of a building includes a refrigerant loop. A monitoring system for the HVAC system includes a monitoring device installed at the building. The monitoring device is configured to measure a first temperature of refrigerant in a refrigerant line located between a filter - drier of the refrigerant loop and an expansion valve of the refrigerant loop. The monitoring system includes a monitoring server, located remotely from the building. The monitoring server is con figured to receive the first temperature and, in response to the first temperature being less than a threshold, generate …
Partitioning Of Pcbs From Air To Clothing Materials In A Danish Apartment,
2018
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Partitioning Of Pcbs From Air To Clothing Materials In A Danish Apartment, Glenn Morrison, H. V. Andersen, L. Gunnarsen, D. Varol, E. Uhde, B. Kolarik
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination of buildings continues to pose an exposure threat, even decades after their application in the form of calks and other building materials. In this research, we investigate the ability of clothing to sorb PCBs from contaminated air and thereby influence exposure. The equilibrium concentration of PCB-28 and PCB-52 was quantified for nine used clothing fabrics exposed for 56 days to air in a Danish apartment contaminated with PCBs. Fabric materials included pure materials such as cotton and polyester, or blends of polyester, cotton, viscose/rayon, and/or elastane. Air concentrations were fairly stable over the experimental period, with …
The Thermal Effects Of Daylighting In An Energy Efficient Home,
2018
Missouri University of Science and Technology
The Thermal Effects Of Daylighting In An Energy Efficient Home, Thomas Glenn Yarbrough Ii
Masters Theses
"Current trends in building design and construction emphasize the use of natural daylighting to illuminate a building's interior. This study investigated the energy savings that could be obtained through the use of daylighting compared to additional heating and cooling loads attributed to the glazing required for daylighting. The study, through a combination of experimentation and computer model validation, aimed to determine energy saved from daylighting through illumination metering during a nine-month study period. Energy usage trends during this period were observed using circuit-level monitoring equipment. It was determined that, at select times of the year, energy used to account for …
Building Information Modeling (Bim) Impact On Construction Performance,
2018
Georgia Southern University
Building Information Modeling (Bim) Impact On Construction Performance, David D. John
College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations
This study is designed to address the need for having a measure for Construction Performance on BIM-assisted construction projects. Through this study a new Construction Key Performance Indicator (CKPI) matrix is identified and created by the author. The CKPI could be used to assess BIM-assisted projects. Utilizing a sequential mixed methodology approach, academic and practitioner perspectives are assessed. A qualitative content analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis based on demographics are conducted to establish a better understanding of BIM and Construction Performance. The academic perspective is used to assess the relevance of BIMM and CKPI indicators, and the practitioner perspective is …
Prefab Modular Structure As A Proposed Solution For The Exponential Population Growth,
2018
The British University in Egypt
Prefab Modular Structure As A Proposed Solution For The Exponential Population Growth, Khloud Khalid Eldamshiry, Mohamed Hesham Khalil
Architectural Engineering
Egypt is considered one of the most populated countries among Arab countries. Most of the Egyptians live in either the Nile Valley or the Nile Delta extended beside the river from Aswan in Upper Egypt to Rasheed in Lower Egypt. The multilayered housing crisis in Egypt is considered a crucial political matter. On the one hand, there is a surplus housing of high-end level having more than six million units left empty. On the other hand, needed affordable units are not available and such shortage is a problem for those who are in need for them. Therefore, it is time …
Harmonics Elimination In Three Phase Cascade H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter Using Virtual Stage Pwm,
2017
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Harmonics Elimination In Three Phase Cascade H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter Using Virtual Stage Pwm, Amro Quedan
Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The multilevel inverters are one of the great solutions that are proposed to satisfy the demand for high-power application and the significant integration of renewable energy. The conversion process from DC to AC must be done at high efficiency to decrease the energy loss and to ensure the electric grid power quality. The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is the most important feature that indicates the efficiency of the conversion process. In this research, due to the advantages of the cascade H-bridge inverter over other topologies, it has been used with the virtual stage PWM technique to investigate two different methods …
Highly Vented Truss Wall Honeycomb Structures,
2017
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Highly Vented Truss Wall Honeycomb Structures, David J. Sypeck
Publications
A vented honeycomb structure with a plurality of honeycomb cells arranged in a hierarchical order and having a plurality of truss walls, each truss wall including a plurality of members. The vented honeycomb structure is fabricated by joining a plurality of sheets of trusses using any one of an expansion, a corrugation, and a slotting process. Fabrication can also occur by deposition, casting, additive, extrusion, or aligning and joining methods. The honeycomb cells, truss walls, truss wall openings, and truss wall members can be functionally graded.
Metabolism And Photolysis Of 2,4-Dinitroanisole In Arabidopsis,
2017
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Metabolism And Photolysis Of 2,4-Dinitroanisole In Arabidopsis, Hunter W. Schroer, Xueshu Li, Hans Joachim Lehmler, Craig L. Just
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
New insensitive munitions explosives, including 2,4-dinitroanisole (DNAN), are replacing traditional explosive compounds to protect soldiers and simplify transport logistics. Despite the occupational safety benefits of these new explosives, feasible strategies for cleaning up DNAN from soil and water have not been developed. Here, we evaluate the metabolism of DNAN by the model plant Arabidopsis to determine whether phytoremediation can be used to clean up contaminated sites. Furthermore, we evaluate the role of photodegradation of DNAN and its plant metabolites within Arabidopsis leaves to determine the potential impact of photolysis on the phytoremediation of contaminants. When exposed to DNAN for three …
Garden Building Design Project,
2017
University of the Pacific
Garden Building Design Project, Gena Farley, Vanessa Villanueva, Jayanne Asuncion
Building Information Modeling Final Projects
Final project from the EMGT 193/293 Building Information Modeling (BIM) course in the School of Engineering and Computer Science as part of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree. A student group designed and modeled a one-story building to house the Pacific Garden Program on campus.
Robb Garden Building,
2017
University of the Pacific
Robb Garden Building, Joseph Cliscagne, Joseph Prescott, Tamara Turton, Saima Uz-Zaman
Building Information Modeling Final Projects
Final project from the EMGT 193/293 Building Information Modeling (BIM) course in the School of Engineering and Computer Science as part of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree. A student group designed and modeled a one-story building to house the Pacific Garden Program on campus.
Robb Garden Building: Revit Up,
2017
University of the Pacific
Robb Garden Building: Revit Up, Gimelle Jacala, Colin Strong, Jason Wu
Building Information Modeling Final Projects
Final project from the EMGT 193/293 Building Information Modeling (BIM) course in the School of Engineering and Computer Science as part of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree. A student group designed and modeled a one-story building to house the Pacific Garden Program on campus.
